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A Few Favorite Green Buildings...

Posted on by Lauren Moss

A Few Favorite Green Buildings...

Sustainable architecture is a term that represents a broad range of concepts, processes and ideologies, and can be interpreted and realized in countless ways.
To us, sustainability represents a design process that accounts for the environment on both the micro and macro scales, serves the needs of the program with as minimal an impact on the planet as possible, and positively contributes to the community, not only aesthetically, but in social, economic and cultural realms, as well.

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2013 Pritzker Prize Laureate: Toyo Ito

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2013 Pritzker Prize Laureate: Toyo Ito

The 2013 Pritzker Architecture Prize was awarded to Japanese architect, Toyo Ito, for his contributions to the field of architecture in over 40 years of practice and  'a body of work that combines conceptual innovation with superbly executed buildings'. To celebrate the achievement, we're sharing a few favorite images from Ito's projects...

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Exploring the Toblerone House...

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Exploring the Toblerone House...

The Brazilian architecture firm studio mk27 is known for designing beautiful homes that feature minimal forms and innovative details in a modernist context.
The Toblerone House in Sao Paulo is no exception- the strong linear forms of the concrete planes that extend to enclos
e the two story home are softened by a vertical wood slat screen assembly at the second level, allowing for a sense of translucency while providing privacy.

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Architecture x 12: buildings we love

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Architecture x 12: buildings we love

This week marks the century’s last sequential date on December 12, 2012, and given the numerical significance, we thought we'd take the opportunity to share a dozen of our favorite architectural photos.
So, here are 12 picks for 12/12/12, selected from MYD's photographic archives from our own travels and architectural adventures.

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Sustainable Sonoma: wine country architecture

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Sustainable Sonoma: wine country architecture

Autumn is a beautiful time of year in Northern California, and Stryker Sonoma is a favorite travel destination during the fall season. The picturesque location and beautiful architecture make for a quintessential wine country experience, while serving as a great example of sustainable architecture and timeless green design.

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